Pastor Sumer Norris

  • Why God Prunes Us

    What does it mean to live a truly fruitful life?

    In this message from our Holy Spirit series, Pastor David explores the pruning process and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives to remove the things that keep us from becoming all God has called us to be. While pruning isn’t always comfortable, it is a necessary part of spiritual growth and transformation.

    As we learn to surrender to the Holy Spirit’s work, we begin to bear the fruit that comes from a life connected to Jesus. Whether you’re in a season of growth, challenge, or change, this message will encourage you to trust God’s process and remain rooted in Him.

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  • What Does A Healthy Marriage Look Like?

    In this weekend’s message, Marriage Built on Jesus, we explore what it means to establish your relationship on the only foundation that never fails—Jesus. Discover how inviting Christ into the center of your marriage brings strength, unity, and lasting hope through every season.

    Whether you’re newly married, have been together for decades, or are preparing for the future, this message offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement to help your relationship thrive.

  • How To Be Kind In Relationships

    Missed this past Sunday? Pastors Dave & Sumer shared a powerful message on Kindness in Relationships—reminding us how choosing kindness can strengthen our marriages, friendships, and everyday connections.

    Whether you’re looking to grow in patience, extend grace, or reflect Christ in the way you love others, this message is for you.

  • Choosing Joy: The Act of Rejoicing

    Join us at City Church as Pastor Sumer delivers an encouraging message on rejoicing and the importance of intentionally practicing joy in our daily lives. In this message, Pastor Sumer explains why rejoicing matters even in challenging seasons and shares practical ways to cultivate joy, helping us transform our perspective and relationships. Let this message inspire you to embrace joy every day.

  • Overcoming rejection and people pleasing

    Are you struggling with rejection or trying to please everyone? You’re not alone. In this message, Pastor Sumer shares on the story of Leah, a woman in the Bible who was rejected by man but chosen and loved by God.

    Discover how Leah’s journey can help you overcome the pain of being unseen and embrace your true identity in Christ. Through the power of praise and a deeper understanding of God’s love, healing from your past is possible.

  • When you can’t hear God

    In week 3 of our sermon series, The Vote, Pastor Sumer discusses what we do when we feel like we aren’t hearing from God. At times, surrendering to the Lord can be difficult, especially when we see a positive outcome delayed. In this message, we find out how our worship can be an act of surrender in situations that feel like we’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.

  • The Love of God

    Are you being defined by God’s love or the world? God’s love is humble, selfless, and enduring. At times, it’s difficult to understand the love of God, especially when we look at His love through the lens of a fallen world. God’s love is agape love and doesn’t require an exchange, but is unconditional.

  • Is your identity in Christ?

    It’s Mother’s Day weekend and Pastor Sumer came ready with the Word. In this message, Pastor Sumer talks about what it looks like to have an identity rooted in Chirst. It is easy to fall into the trap of business, distractions, and accomplishments, but we can’t forget that Christ alone is our firm foundation.

  • Having a Fruitful Life

    In week one of our sermon series, Whispers of Creation, Pastor Sumer walks us through what it looks like to produce fruit in our lives. God’s will is for us to be more like Christ, bearing His image. If we are wrestling with sin or ungodly patterns, pruning takes place to shape us more like Him. What sin is God pruning out of your heart and soul? What fruit is God trying to produce in you?

  • Facing Fear

    In the first week of our series Facing Giants, Pastors David and Sumer Norris give a tag-team message on facing fear. In this message, they give us insight on how the Holy Spirit doesn’t give us fear, instead we are empowered with power, love, and self-discipline in order to overcome the giant of fear in our lives.